1. FREE LEGAL CLINICS AVAILABLE

    Please see the attached flyer announcing FREE legal clinics held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.2026 - Quarter 2 English Flyer2026 - Quarter 2 Spanish FlyerServices Available:Family Law (divorce, parenting plans, child support)Protection OrdersMinor GuardianshipTenant and housing mattersContracts and miscellaneous civil legal issuesDetails:No cost to attendOpen to residents of Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum, and surrounding countiesFor questions call (360)425-2579 or email franm@timberlandla.orgTimberland Legal Aid


    Clerk - July 16, 2025, 2:48 p.m.

  2. Corrections/Jail

    CORRECTIONS BUREAU– CHIEF CHRIS SWEET The Corrections Bureau encompasses the Lewis County Jail. The Lewis County Jail was remodeled in 2005 and is approximately 69,000 square feet.The Corrections Bureau is comprised of a Captain, Lieutenant, six Sergeants, forty-one Corrections Deputies, an Administrative Assistant and five Support Technicians. CUSTODY DIVISION: The Custody Division is directly supervised by a Lieutenant and consists of four custody squads. A sergeant leads each squad and each squad is comprised of seven or eight Corrections Deputies. The Custody squads work 12 hour shifts, and have 3-4 days off per week. The shifts rotate every three months …


    Sheriff - March 16, 2016, 4:22 p.m.

  3. Community Involvement

    The Lewis County Coroner's Office takes a proactive approach to work with community partners to try and reduce preventable deaths.Community Partnerships:Lewis County Vulnerable Adult Advocacy TeamTraffic Safety Task ForceSafety CityExpand Your Horizons/TRIO EMS CouncilLC and WA State Drowning Prevention CoalitionsDUI Victim Impact PanelCribs for KidsMock DUI crashes/presentations for local high schoolsCentralia Police Department Citizen's AcademyW.F. West Career DayThe LCCO is always available to speak to any community or civic groups that may be interested. Please feel free to contact the office for any needs you may have at 360-740-1376.


    Coroner - Oct. 10, 2013, 3:53 p.m.

  4. 2023 Budget

    The memo below has links to budget reports available through the Lewis County OpenGov financial transparency portal. Users can view financial data based on the current proposed budget and prior year data. Please note that prior year data includes GAAP adjustments for financial reporting.For questions related to the OpenGov reports or for help with the system please contact Becky Butler at 360.740.1198 or email becky.butler@lewiscountywa.govSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSFinal General Fund Revenue by Office and Department NumberFinal General Fund Expenditures by Office and Department NumberFinal Other Funds Revenue by Fund NumberFinal Other Funds Expenditures by Fund NumberSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSPreliminary General Fund Revenue …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2022, 9:40 a.m.

  5. Antifreeze can be recycled at Hazo Hut today until 3 p.m.

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, up to five gallons of antifreeze, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hazo Hut is closing early today because of the predicted storm. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:27 p.m.

  6. MRC Tool Bucket Library Open House

    The Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County have officially opened the MRC Tool Bucket Library and the Floral Park Sustainability Park. They are inviting the public to an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Floral Park Sustainability Project, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn about both community programs. The tool library is just like a book library, but it offers tools for checkout. In addition to learning about the tool library and Floral Park, MRC Volunteers will have information on how to volunteer with their group and their community projects. If you have questions …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  7. Residents can recycle fluorescent lights today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 24, 2025, 1:51 p.m.

  8. Radio Communications

    Radio Service staff maintain and service a network of 22 communications sites throughout the county that provide first responder radio coverage.Additionally, they provide local trouble-shooting services (and limited technical assistance) to outside vendors to assist in identifying and making emergency repairs when equipment fails in the Communications Center.In 2019, they continued maintenance of mobile, portable and fixed base radio equipment for the county and agencies supported by contract.The Radio Services Administrator manages the Homeland Security equipment grants. This includes researching models, purchasing equipment, preparing/maintaining records, and includes installation of anything pertaining to the backbone communications system. (Contract records are maintained …


    911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 4:26 p.m.

  9. Reserve Deputy Coroner Program

    The office has Reserve Deputy Coroner Academy which is a volunteer, non-paid position. The training consists of classroom, office responsibilities, ride along with law enforcement, observing dispatch and assisting Deputy Coroners on calls and in office.Reserve Deputy Coroners ride along with Deputy Coroners to scenes and assist with investigations under the supervision of the Deputy Coroner. Reserves gradually perform more complex roles during the investigations.The Reserve Deputy Coroner program does not guarantee paid employment but when time comes to hire paid Deputy Coroners we naturally look at the reserve staff first.At this time there is no plan to start a …


    Coroner - Aug. 30, 2022, 10:22 a.m.

  10. Glass

    There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.